Regional calendar of events: May 19-26

Friday

May 19, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

Friday, May 19

Awards breakfast event: 8-10 a.m., Stoneforge Restaurant, 90 Paramount Drive, Raynham. Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Teacher Recognition and Scholarship Awards breakfast. The cost is $25 and includes a full breakfast. For information: 508-824-4068, www.tauntonareachamber.org/news_events.

Off the Beaten Path: 1-3 p.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. 3- to 4-mile informative and recreational hike. Dress for the weather, take water, and wear bug repellent. For adults and older children. Meet at the Visitor Center. Downpour cancels. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

Mansion Tour: 4 p.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. Discover Oakes and Blanche Ames’s involvement in the struggle for women’s rights on this 30-minute guided tour of the first floor of the Ames Mansion. For adults and older children. Meet in front of the mansion. Rain or shine. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” performances: Mansfield High School, 250 East St., Mansfield. The musical Broadway play won five Tony Awards. Shows at 7 p.m. May 18 and 19 and at 1 and 7 p.m. May 20. General admission tickets will be available for sale at the door, $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. For information: 508- 261-7540, http://mansfieldhs.ss8.sharpschool.com.

Music in the Gallery concert: 7:30 p.m., Wamsutta Club’s James Arnold Mansion, 427 County St., New Bedford. Concert by David Jacobs-Strain, known for his mastery of traditional blues, roots music and a fierce blues guitar style. He will be accompanied by Philadelphia’s harmonica virtuoso, Bob Beach. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For information: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2914522.

Community yard sale: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Mary parking lot, 330 Pratt St., Mansfield. Presented by the St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s Club and the George C. Shields Knights of Columbus. Treasures include household items, church trinkets, furniture, glassware, collectables and books. Baked goods, lunch items and water will also be available for sale. For information: 508-339-2529, gaumondbk@verizon.net.

Electronic and appliance recycling: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave., Middleborough. Presented by Soule Homestead. For a minimal fee, just about anything with a cord will be accepted, as well as clean, redeemable bottles and cans. For information: 508-947-6744 or email info@soulehomestead.org.

Coloring, Coffee and Conversation: 9-11 a.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. Coloring utensils, coloring books, coffee and conversation will be provided. Feel free to take your own coloring book or your own art supplies. For older children and adults. Rain or shine. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

Quilting Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St., Middleborough. All skill levels are welcome. Take a portable sewing machine and supplies. Fabric requirements will be given upon registration. Members $15 and non-members $20 per session. Preregistration required. For information: 508-947-6744, www.soulehomestead.org.

5K Fun Run: 10 a.m., NRT Sheep Pasture, 307 Main St., Easton. Open to runners of all ages and abilities. Cross country style course – no asphalt, concrete, cars or pavement on the route. For safety reasons, dogs and pets are not allowed on day of event. For information: www.nrtofeaston.org/spring-farm-festival.html.

Guest singer Zach Blankstein: 10:30 a.m., Temple Beth David, 1060 Randolph St., Canton, at Shabbat Morning Family Service. Blankstein is a Camp Grossman songleader, and head of music for education at his local temple. His mother is a cantorial soloist in Chelmsford. For information: 781-828-2275, https://templebethdavid.com.

Street Painting Festival: noon to 6 p.m., Patriot Place, North Marketplace, Foxborough. Preregistered artists from Foxborough and surrounding communities will decorate cement squares with pastel chalks with the theme, "Through the Window." Free family activities include caricature and balloon artists, the New England Revolution Fan Zone, live musical performances, a special appearance by Pat Patriot, the MIX 104.1 Street Team and the Foxborough Art Association’s Paint Out at The Artist’s Studio & Gallery. For information: http://foxboroughstreetpainting.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone” performances: Mansfield High School, 250 East St., Mansfield. The musical Broadway play won five Tony Awards. Shows at 7 p.m. May 18 and 19 and at 1 and 7 p.m. May 20. General admission tickets will be available for sale at the door, $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. For information: 508- 261-7540, http://mansfieldhs.ss8.sharpschool.com.

Explore Nature: 1-2 p.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. Explore nature using nets to pond for creatures living beneath the surface of the water or more. For adults and school-age children; no umbrella strollers or pets. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Lodge. Rain cancels. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

Digital Brush Strokes: 3-7 p.m., The Residence at Five Corners, 678 Depot St., North Easton. A juried art show featuring over 50 photographic, digital and graphic artists. Award presentation at 5:30 pm. Light refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. For information: 508-535-2202, www.residencefivecorners.com.

Kids Mansion Tour: 3 p.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. The park interpreter will lead a 15-minute tour of the first floor of the mansion focused on families with younger kids, concluding with an old-fashioned activity behind the mansion (weather permitting). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet in front of the mansion. Rain or shine. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

Community Art Show: 3-7 p.m., The Residence at Five Corners, 678 Depot St,, North Easton. Stop by and see some of greater Boston’s most talented artists. Enjoy light appetizers and a glass of wine and take home a piece of art. For information: 508-535-2202.

JFK Elementary School fundraiser: May 20-21, TreeTop Adventures, Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton. While you are zipping through the trees with your friends, you'll also be raising funds for school classrooms and community. Book your reservation at www.TreeTopCanton.com for any time May 20 or 21 and use the promo code JFKCAPT. For information: 781-708-3290, www.TreeTopCanton.com.

Men Who Cook, Women Who Sing: 6 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Society, 22 South Main St., Middleborough. Cocktail party style buffet followed by an eclectic show of music, readings, and humor, then dessert buffet with coffee and tea. Suggested donation $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students. For information: 508-947-1935, http://uumiddleboro.org.

Not Just Another Coffeehouse: 7 p.m., Unitarian Church, 4 North Main St., Sharon. A unique evening of Irish harp and fiddle with Kathleen Guilday and Laurel and Sarah Martin. Guilday is an All-Ireland harp champion, while Laurel Martin’s lyrical fiddling will be accompanied by her accomplished daughter, Sarah. Admission is $15. Coffee and treats will be available for sale during intermission.

Songwriter competition finals: 8 p.m., Congregational Church, 17 West St., Mansfield. Singer-songwriter Cliff Eberhardt will be the featured act. This year’s contestants, Ric Allendorf of Middleborough, Rob Flax of Boston, and Abbye West Pates of Memphis, will square off by performing two songs each for a panel of three music-industry judges. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Home-baked dessert items and hot and cold drinks of the season before the show and during intermission. Tickets at the door for $22. Advance tickets $18. For information: www.rosegardenfolk.com.

JFK Elementary School fundraiser: May 20-21, TreeTop Adventures, Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton. While you are zipping through the trees with your friends, you'll also be raising funds for school classrooms and community. Book your reservation at www.TreeTopCanton.com for any time May 20 or 21 and use the promo code JFKCAPT. For information: 781-708-3290, www.TreeTopCanton.com.

Quilt exhibit: May 13-Oct. 22, Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton. Circular Abstractions: Bull’s Eye Quilts. This touring exhibition is curated by the fine arts quilt-maker Nancy Crow, who is renowned for making over 300 quilts during her career. Family fun day May 21 in celebration of the exhibition. For information: 508-588-6000, www.fullercraft.org.

Drawing event: 1-4 p.m., Children's Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave, North Easton. This program will focus on learning proportions and how to draw a realistic face so that children can sketch their own masterpieces to take home. For information: 508-230-3789, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Mansion Tour: 1-3 p.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. Tours begin every 20 minutes and there are a maximum of 15 people per tour. Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Volunteer guides conduct tours of the stately home of Oakes and Blanche Ames. For all ages. Donations are accepted and will benefit the Friends of Borderland. Meet in front of the Ames Mansion. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

Combined meeting: 2 p.m., Old Schoolhouse, 18 West Main St., Norton. The Norton Historical Society and the Land Preservation Society will hold their annual combined meeting. After brief business meetings of both Societies, a program entitled "Norton Land Preservation Society Maps: An Update will be presented by Dan Murray, LPS vice president. LPS holds 1000+ acres of land that are open for recreational activities. Come and hear about the maps that will help you hike the many trails available to you.

Special program: 2 p.m., Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows St., North Easton. The Easton Historical Society and Museum will present featured speaker, William Rose, a member of the OAHS Class of 1969, who will discuss his career as a Special Agent of the FBI. Refreshments available. The public is invited. For information: 508-238-7774.

Organ recital series: 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, 28 Main St., Marion. Soloist Robert Jan August will present a program of music specially selected to show off the church’s historic 1883 George S. Hutchings mechanical-action organ. Tickets at $10 may be purchased at the Bookstall on Front Street in Marion and at the door. For more information and reservations, call 508-748-1053.

English for Non-Native Speakers: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. The instructor, Julie, holds a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Boston University and has 20 years’ experience teaching ESL at Massasoit Community College. Register. For information: 508-238-2000, ext. 3, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Ralph P. Schlenker golf tournament: noon, Foxborough Country Club and Norton Country Club. This 18-hole, scramble format tournament is held on two courses to accommodate the large number of golfers participating. Lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cocktail hour, dinner and awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Mansfield. Individual players (men and women) may participate for a donation of $400, which includes entry into the tournament, players’ gift, lunch and dinner. Proceeds benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital. For information: 508-236-8008, www.sturdymemorial.org.

Garden Tour: 2 p.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. Harvard botanist, Oakes Ames, enjoyed spending time in the rock garden featuring many different types of plants, as well as interesting rock features and a fountain. For adults and older children. Meet in front of the Ames Mansion. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

LinkedIn Workshop: 6 p.m., Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St., Bridgewater. Presented by Russ Ventura, retired Boston College career advisor. Take your own laptop. You must have an established LinkedIn account and know your password. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. For information: 508-697-3331, www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org.

Library Beaders: 6-7 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Join the group the fourth Monday of each month and explore the infinite variety of ways to assemble beads of every size, shape and color. Take a piece in progress or an idea for something you'd like to create. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Nonfiction Book Club: 6:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. This month's title is “Have Mother, Will Travel: A Mother and Daughter Discover Themselves, Each Other, and the World” by Claire and Mia Fontaine. Register. For information: 508-261-7380, www.mansfieldlibraryma.com.

The Knitting Corner: 6:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. All knitters of any level are welcome to come knit together, chat together, and help one another out with tips and tricks. For information: 508-261-7380, www.mansfieldlibraryma.com.

BC Crafting Group: 5-7 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. This small group meets informally each week to craft. Originally beaders, now working with different mediums. Crafters welcome to take a project and join in. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Homeschool Fair: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Norton Public Library, 68 E. Main St., Norton. Stop by the community room in the library and see the "Women in American History" projects that local homeschoolers have been working on this spring. Open to the public. Contact Meredith Ruhl for details. For information: 508-286-2696, mruhl@sailsinc.org.

Taste of Easton: 6-8 p.m., Stonehill College, Roche Dining Commons, 320 Washington St., Easton. Presented by the Easton Chamber of Commerce. A celebration of the many restaurants in the Easton area, dishing up flavors to satisfy every taste. Business expo coupled with the event. Tickets $20 in advance or at the door, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2940281. For information: 508-238-2225, www.tasteofeaston.com.

Library Coloring Club: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. See what the adult coloring craze is all about. Color a variety of mandalas, nature scenes and fun patterns or create your own designs. The library will provide coloring pages, paper, markers, and colored pencils but feel free to take your own supplies and coloring books. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Civil War stories: 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St., Bridgewater. Dana Zaiser will present "Short Stories of the Civil War." In this fact based program you will learn about Army sutlers, love tokens (jewelry) and unusual unknown stories of ordinary but heroic soldiers just doing their duty. Free event, open to the public. For information: 508-697-3331, www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org.

Wednesday, May 24

Red Cross blood drive: 2-7 p.m., Ahavath Torah Congregation’s Social Hall, 1179 Central St., Stoughton. To make an appointment or ask questions, contact Howard Levenson at 781-344-1380 or hslev@verizon.net. You can also call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter zip code 02072 in the blue box.

Teen writing workshop: 3:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. Teens in grades 6 to 12 are welcome. Dean Calusdian, comic book artist and author of the graphic novel “The Stocking Dead,” will present Creating Comics Part Three. Students will bring a comic to life, as they develop a story from their imagination to the page. For information: 508-261-7380, www.mansfieldlibraryma.com.

Get Slimed: 6-7 p.m., Ames Free Library, 53 Main St., North Easton. Come by the Teen Den in the library and learn how to make your own slime. Participants will be making all different kinds; from the super slimy to the super gooey. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Queset Garden Music Series: 6:30-9 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Music by Quartet Amerus, a classical string quartet. Members are violinists Michael Korn, Beth Nussbaum and Alexey Shabalin, and cellist Cynthia Forbes. Take a picnic, rugs/chairs. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Grant award recipients reception: 7-9 p.m., Sharon Adult Center Lakeside Gallery, 219 Massapoag Ave., Sharon. The Sharon Cultural Council will host a reception in honor of its 2017 grant award recipients. The event is open to all Sharon residents at no cost. A brief program and entertainment is planned with light refreshments served.

Thursday, May 25

"Dirt Don’t Hurt": 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Explore the sensory delight of dirt, from painting, digging, planting and squishing, to everything in between. Dress for a mess. In addition, special edition of STEM for Beginners from 10 to 11 a.m. For information: 508-230-3789, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Mystery Book Club: 3-4 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. This month’s selected title is "Before the Fall" by Noah Hawley. For information: 508-238-2000, ext. 3, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

SSWBN After Hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Cape Cod Lumber, 225 Groveland St., Abington. South Shore Women's Business Network invites you to Mom's Favorite Recipe Contest. If possible, take a sample of Mom's or Gramma's favorite dish, any category, for a taste test and voting on overall favorite. Open to members and non-members. Please register. For information: 508-971-7885, www.sswbn.org.

Thursday Night at the Movies: 6-8 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. This week’s movie is a special documentary based on a bestselling book. A homeless street busker befriends a tomcat, and their bond gives him the strength to get sober. Contact the library for this movie’s title or stop by and check out the flyer. This program is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For information: 508-261-7380, www.mansfieldlibraryma.com.

Learn English: 6:15-7:45 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Participants will be learning the pronunciation of all 50 states and the locations of local states and those that are most often in the news. Blank maps and colored pencils will be supplied. Please take a pencil and any questions about geography. Julie, who is a long term resident of Easton, holds a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Class limited to 10; please register. For information: 508-238-2000, ext. 3, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Off the Beaten Path: 1-3 p.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. 3- to 4-mile informative and recreational hike. Dress for the weather, take water, and wear bug repellent. For adults and older children. Meet at the Visitor Center. Downpour cancels. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

Teen After School Movie: 3-5 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. Movie choices have been posted on Facebook, Instagram, and at the library in the teen area. Cast your vote at any of these locations. After School Movies are after school for students in grades 6-12. Admission is free and snacks will be provided. For information: 508-261-7380, www.mansfieldlibraryma.com.

Mansion Tours: 4 p.m., Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. Join the park interpreter for a 30-minute guided tour learning about the Ames family involvement in battle and in politics. For adults and older children. Meet in front of the Ames Mansion. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov//eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

ONGOING

Football jersey exhibit: The Hall at Patriot Place, Foxborough. The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon opened a new exhibit Jan. 6 featuring iconic professional football jerseys worn throughout the game’s history. “The Fabric of Football” exhibit opened with game-worn jerseys from 41 NFL quarterbacks on display inside the museum’s Grand Hall. In all, 16 Pro Football Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks will be represented in the first phase of this exhibit, which will eventually highlight iconic NFL players from different positions. For information: 508-698-4800, www.thehallatpatriotplace.com.

Local student artists exhibit: Jan. 13 through May, Patriot Place, Foxborough. The works of student artists from local high schools will again be on display at The Artist’s Studio & Gallery at Patriot Place. This is the sixth year The Artist’s Studio at Patriot Place has hosted the exhibit, which offers local high school students an opportunity to display their work in a professional setting. Scheduled: May 19-21 Foxborough High School. The Artist’s Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place is a professional, family-friendly gallery that features the work of hundreds of local artists, including the Foxborough Art Association. The gallery is open 5-9 p.m. Fridays; 1-9 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. For information: www.patriot-place.com/artgallery, or ArtGalleryAtPatriotPlace.blogspot.com.

Book sale: The Friends of the Turner Free Library’s ongoing book sale offers gently-used books for all ages at bargain prices. Hardcovers sell for just $2, small paperbacks for 75 cents and larger-size paperbacks for $1.50. There are also children’s books, movie and television DVDs, audiobooks on CD and tape, music CDs and quality coffee-table books. The book sale section is inside the Turner Free Library, 2 North Main St., Randolph. Proceeds support Friends’ programs, such as museum passes, technology and library activities.

Friends of the Library book sale room: Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Huge collection of gently used books of all types. All hardcover books have the bargain price of $1; paperbacks are 50 cents. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Friends will accept donations of good quality books on the first and third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Please no outdated nonfiction, text books, or magazines.) For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Used book store: Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St., Bridgewater. Open to all patrons during open library hours. Located on the bottom floor. Books are constantly rotating, coming and going. The books are in random order on the shelves. Books are $1 each and magazines are free. The used book store is stocked with books donated by the community. For information: 508-697-3331, www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org.

The Celtic-Americana Session hosted by the Boston Boatmen moved to its temporary winter quarters at Bar 88, 88 Wales St., Taunton. Sessions run every Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. All are invited to join in song and/or take along a musical instrument and play with the Boatmen. The sessions are family-friendly, and Bar 88 offers full food and beverage service. The Boston Boatmen members are Rick Olsen, guitar and banjo; “Ragtime” Jack Radcliffe, fiddle and guitar; and Eddie Dillon, guitar. All three vocalize, often in three-part harmony. For information: 508-292-5632, ragtimejack@gmail.com.

Chorus rehearsals: NoteAble Blend, a women’s acappella chorus, holds open rehearsal at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 701 Foundry St., Easton. All women who love to sing are welcome. For information: 781-536-4199.

Braintree Choral Society open rehearsals: Braintree High School music room, 128 Town St., Braintree. New singers are welcome through January as preparations begin for the spring program to be performed. BCS is a non-audition chorus open to anyone with a passion for learning and singing quality choral music. Tenors and basses especially needed. For information: www.braintreesings.org.

Youth Queer Straight Alliance: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, North Congregational Church, 38 Plymouth St., North Middleborough. Led by a small band of adult leaders, the youth alliance offers LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer/questioning) youth age 12 to 18 a place to just be themselves. Open to all students. A parents’ group meets at the same time in a separate space in the building. For information: info@yqsa.org, 508-947-0732, northcongregationalchurch.com.

Beginner adult tap dance instructions: Gilmore Hall, 964 Broadway, Route 138, Raynham. Men are encouraged to join. Adult-only class. It is an aerobic workout that challenges your brain as much as your energy level. Adaptations for those that have knee problems or are less mobile will be made during class. For information: 508-823-4811, www.lestyndancestudio.com.

Whaling photos exhibit: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. “Early 20th Century Norwegian Whaling in Co. Mayo, Ireland” is an exhibit of 30 glass plate photographs, providing a window to the past, when whaling based in Co. Mayo generated products for export, mostly to Scandinavian countries. It will be on display through September 2017. For information: 508-997-0046, www.whalingmuseum.org.

“Famine, Friends and Fenians” exhibit: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. The exhibit explores New Bedford’s curious role in Irish history and will be on display through October 2017. For information: 508-997-0046, www.whalingmuseum.org.

Exploring Music: 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Children’s Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Get involved by singing songs, dramatic interpretation and rhythm making. Through these activities you will be able to learn about all types of music from soft to upbeat. This class does not require registration and is free with paid admission to the museum. For information: 508-230-3789, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

STEM for Beginners: 10-11 a.m., Thursdays, Children’s Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Preschool-aged children are invited to strap on their thinking caps and dive into the world of science through engaging, hands-on activities. After attending the program, be sure to stick around to test out the magnet wall and ball ramps in the Museum’s new STEM lab. For information: 508-230-3789, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Prayer Shawl Team: 1:30 p.m., every other Thursday, First Congregational Church, 29 North Main St., Sharon. Share a cup of tea and knit shawls that will go out to the community to comfort people. Yarn and needles provided. Knitting and crocheting patterns are available. For information: 781-784-2631, fccofsharon.org.

Art exhibit: through May 2017, New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. “Inner Light: The World of William Bradford,” is a retrospective exhibition of Bradford’s life (1823-1892), career, connections and influences. Museum hours April through December: daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is open until 8 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. Admission is free for museum members and children aged 3 and under; adults $16, seniors (65+) $14, students (19+) $9, child and youth $6. For information: www.whalingmuseum.org.

Toastmasters International Club: 7-9 p.m., First Congregational Church of Sharon, 29 North Main St., Sharon. Club being formed. Meetings to be held, starting Sept. 12, the second and fourth Monday of the month, hosted by Phil Harris. All are welcome. For information: 781-784-2631, fccofsharon.org.

Painting by elephants: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. As part of the Timeless Toys Exhibit at the museum, see an abstract painting made by Asian elephants Ruth and Emily from the Buttonwood Park Zoo. The exhibit features antique and vintage toys, Punch and Judy puppets, books, comic books, games and circus memorabilia. For information: 508-997-0046, www.whalingmuseum.org.

Chorale rehearsals: Stonehill College, 320 Washington St., North Easton. Individuals who are interested in joining the Collegiate Chorale are welcome to sign up by scheduling a voice placement with Professor Krishan Oberoi. This can be done by filling out a simple online form at www.krishanoberoi.com/collegiatechorale, or by calling Professor Oberoi directly at 619-309-7762. Not necessary to be a Stonehill student to join the chorale. Rehearsals are 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays (began Sept. 12).

Blended bingo: 6:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph. Hosted by Temple Beth Am and Temple Beth Emunah. Every game is $100 or more guaranteed. Admission starts at $10. Hot and cold food is available for sale. Plenty of parking and handicap accessible. For information: 781-963-0440; randolph.uscjhost.net.

Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Ahavath Torah Congregation in Stoughton, at 1179 Central St., Stoughton. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., concessions will be available and games start at 6:30 p.m. There are door prizes, big money prizes, progressive jackpot, 50/50 and winner-take-all games, lottery tabs, and free cake, coffee and tea. For those wanting a snack or sandwich, ATC Café offers refreshments for sale. Free dinner once a month. Parking is free in a large, well-lit parking lot. Please note that no outside food or beverages will be allowed. For more information call the office at 781-344-8733 or contact the synagogue via email at office@atorah.org, visit the website at www.atorah.org.

The Massapoag Yacht Club, Sharon’s sailing club, invites new members to join. For 67 years, families from over 10 surrounding towns have come together to encourage the sport of sailing. Members enjoy its beautiful location and enthusiastic spirit. It is a landmark for racing but it also offers club boats and sailing classes to get members of all ages sailing. The all-volunteer structure keeps membership fees low. To find out more about MYC, visit the club’s website at www.sailmyc.org or send a note to membership chairman, Wally Lueders, at wmlueders@gmail.com.

South Shore Musicians Hang: 8-11 p.m. Tuesdays, Blackthorne Publick House, 402 Turnpike St., Easton. Jonny Bass hosts a musicians hangout with a house band and special guests weekly. Musicians can stop by with their instruments to network, jam and exchange musical ideas. For information: 508-297-2236.

Brockton Arts Poetry Series: noon-4:30 p.m. third Saturdays, Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street, Brockton. Participate in the workshop, read your work during the open mic or listen to one of the featured poets. Free poetry workshop, members and children younger than age 12; $5 students/seniors; $8, adults. For information: 508-588-6000.

Hockomock Digital Photographers: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. East Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union St., East Bridgewater. Hockomock Digital Photographers is a group of about 50 photo-enthusiasts whose expertise ranges from beginner to professional. The group meets regularly to talk about ways to improve photography. For information: Hockomockdigital.com; 508-378-1616.

TreeTop Adventures: Irish Cultural Centre grounds, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, an aerial forest ropes park with zip lines and challenge bridges. Open holidays and weekends from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and mid-week for groups of 12 or more. Closed during the winter. For group reservations and other information, TreeTop Adventures may be reached directly by email at: Info@tree-topadventures.com. For information: 781-708-3290, www.TreeTopCanton.com.

The Marketplace at Simpson Spring Saturday Event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Simpson Spring, 719 Washington St., Easton. The marketplace will feature music and tours of the historic museum. The market is open six days a week, featuring a wide variety of locally sourced products including meats, cheeses, pastas, butters, coffee, and other groceries, plus health, beauty and household products. The Marketplace also hosts a special Saturday event every week, with even more local vendors, a coffee bar, entertainment, including music, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers.